122 Rita Road

Closed 12/16/25
Closed 12/16/25
Exterior - Front Side
Exterior - Front Side
Exterior - Front
Kitchen
Kitchen
Kitchen
Living Room
Living Room & Dining Area
Dining Area
Dining Area
Living Room
Bathroom
Primary Bedroom
Primary Bedroom
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 3
Bedroom 3
Enclosed Back Porch
Back Yard & Shed
Exterior - Back
Exterior - Back
Back Yard
Last Sold Price
$280,000
3 beds1,025 sqft$273/sqft
122 Rita Rd, New Castle, DE 19720

Description

Welcome to this lovingly maintained 3BR/1BA ranch home in Chelsea Estates. It's a fantastic find for first-time buyers looking to do some cosmetic improvements to add instant equity. This charming home sits on a peaceful, private lot New Castle with convenient access to Rt 141 and I-95. You’ll love the cozy radiant heat and central A/C that keeps every room comfortable year-round. The main living space flows from the kitchen into an open-concept living room and dining room and overlooks the back...Welcome to this lovingly maintained 3BR/1BA ranch home in Chelsea Estates. It's a fantastic find for first-time buyers looking to do some cosmetic improvements to add instant equity. This charming home sits on a peaceful, private lot New Castle with convenient access to Rt 141 and I-95. You’ll love the cozy radiant heat and central A/C that keeps every room comfortable year-round. The main living space flows from the kitchen into an open-concept living room and dining room and overlooks the back yard. Step out back through a fully enclosed 26’ x 7’ porch—the perfect spot for morning coffee, game nights, or simply relaxing. The fenced rear yard is great for pets, gardening, or weekend festivities, and the shed offers extra storage space, too. Best of all, you’re just a quick 5-minute stroll to the beloved Dairy Palace, plus close to a community park, public transportation, Wilmington's ILG Airport, shopping and restaurants —making everyday living easy and convenient. Don’t miss your chance to tour this lovely move-in ready home. Being sold as-is. Make this your new home today!
LISTING CLOSED: 12/16/2025 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by David J O'Donnell • EXP Realty, LLC
    P: (302) 598-0189 djodonnell@comcast.net

Property Details for 122 Rita Road

Status
Closed
MLS #
DENC2092860
Days on Market
3
Taxes
$2,149 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built
1952
Lot Size
0.14 AC / 6,098 SF
County
New Castle County
Tax ID Number
10-014.10-107
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Ranch/Rambler
Levels/Stories
1
Waterfront
No
Garage
No
Subdivision
CHELSEA ESTATES
Subdivision
CHELSEA ESTATES (NEW CASTLE DE)
Cross Street
Gainor Rd
Legal Subdivision
CHELSEA ESTS SEC 3
Total Parking Spaces
3
Central Air
Yes
Basement
No
Above Grade Finished SQFT
1,025.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source
Assessor
Below Grade Finished SQFT
.00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source
Assessor
Below Grade Unfinished SQFT
.00
Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source
Assessor
Total Below Grade SQFT
.00
Total Below Grade SQFT Source
Assessor
New Construction
No

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$289,000

Avg days on market

17

Sale-to-list ratio

100.7%

[New Castle, DE]

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Building Information for 122 Rita Road

Stories1Year Built1952Building Size-Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,098 SF

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Property Information for 122 Rita Road

Location
Location
  • In City Limits: No
  • School District Name: COLONIAL
  • School District County ID: 300200396891
  • SchoolDistrictSource: 3rd Party
  • Elementary School: CASTLE HILLS (NEW CASTLE DE)
  • ElementarySchoolSource: 3rd Party
  • Middle Or Junior School: GEORGE READ (NEW CASTLE DE)
  • MiddleSchoolSource: 3rd Party
  • High School: WILLIAM PENN (NEW CASTLE DE)
  • HighSchoolSource: 3rd Party
  • County: NEW CASTLE
  • MLS Area: New Castle/Red Lion/Del.City (30904)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Tax Assessed Value: $76,300
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • County Tax: $166
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $199,000
  • City Town Tax: $0
  • Land Assessed Value: $50,300
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 0
  • Zoning: NC5
  • Tax Lot: 107
  • School Tax: $1,983
  • School Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 0
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Utility Room, Screened Porch
  • Stories: Main
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Carpet
Room 2
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 3
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 4
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s)
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s)
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s)
Room 7
  • Room Type: Screened Porch
  • Room Length: 26.0
  • Room Width: 7.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 8
  • Room Type: Utility Room
  • Room Length: 7.0
  • Room Width: 5.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,025.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 60.00 x 100.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Fencing: Privacy, Wood, Vinyl, Rear
  • Parcel ID: 2309823
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Concrete Driveway
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: No
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Enclosed
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Hot Water: Oil
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: 150 Amps
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: New Castle County Board of REALTORS
  • List Agent URL: odhometeam.com

Property History for 122 Rita Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 16, 2025

Closed

BRIGHT #DENC2092860

$280,000—
Nov 17, 2025

Pending

BRIGHT #DENC2092860

—
Nov 17, 2025

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #DENC2092860

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/16/2025

Closed

BRIGHT #DENC2092860

$280,000
11/17/2025

Pending

BRIGHT #DENC2092860

—
11/17/2025

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #DENC2092860

—

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Public Records for 122 Rita Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$1,149 ($96 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,025 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,025 SqFtStories1Lot Size6,098 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1952ZoningNC5CountyNEW CASTLEAPN10-014.10-107

Schools near 122 Rita Road

This home is within Colonial School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Castle Hills Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Read (George) Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Leach (John G.) School
Public - PK to 12
Penn (William) High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Castle Hills Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Read (George) Middle School
Public6 to 8

Leach (John G.) School
PublicPK to 12

Penn (William) High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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This home: 122 Rita Road, New Castle, DE 19720
$280,000
3
1,025
6,098
120 Rita Road, New Castle, DE 19720
$149,900
3
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